3 min
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Young Ahmed, winner of Best Director at Cannes, directed by the Dardenne brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, tells the story of fourteen-year-old Ahmed played with detached precision by Idir Ben Addi. Ahmed is a fatherless Muslim swept along by a charismatic, radical Iman at the local mosque. He ends up in juvenile detention after attempting to kill his teacher. Ironically, the apostate is his redeemer.
Young Ahmed, winner of Best Director at Cannes, directed by the Dardenne brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, tells the story of fourteen-year-old Ahmed played with detached precision by Idir Ben Addi. Ahmed is a fatherless Muslim swept along by a charismatic, radical Iman at the local mosque. He ends up in juvenile detention after attempting to kill his teacher. Ironically, the apostate is his redeemer.
3 min